Current Time in Calais, France 🇫🇷
Calais is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Calais, France, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Lat/Long: 50.95° N, 1.86° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #69 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Hauts-de-France
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CEST
Daylight Hours in Calais
Calais gets 16h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Calais is at 05:38 and sunset in Calais is at 22:06.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 55m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:52 | 05:38 | 13:52 | 18:13 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:52 | 05:38 | 13:52 | 18:13 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:52 | 05:38 | 13:52 | 18:14 | 22:07 | 23:37 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:52 | 05:37 | 13:52 | 18:14 | 22:08 | 23:38 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:53 | 05:37 | 13:53 | 18:14 | 22:08 | 23:38 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:53 | 05:37 | 13:53 | 18:14 | 22:09 | 23:39 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:53 | 05:37 | 13:53 | 18:15 | 22:09 | 23:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Calais
Sunrise
in Calais
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Calais
↓
10:06 PM
Day Length
16h 27m
Dawn
in Calais
4:51 AM
Dusk
in Calais
10:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Calais
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:17
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How Far Is Calais From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 152 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Paris | 235 km | S (171deg) |
| Moscow | 2,404 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,326 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 5,721 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,052 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,899 km | NW (313deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,537 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Calais?
Calais next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Calais's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Calais and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 178.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Calais
What time is it in Calais right now?
The current local time in Calais is 09:40 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Calais follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Calais in?
Calais uses the Europe/Paris IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Calais?
Is Calais on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Calais is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calais today?
Today in Calais: sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset is at 22:06, giving 16h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Calais tonight?
The moon phase over Calais tonight is Waning Crescent with 11.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Calais?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Calais, clocks run about 1h 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.